Well - law is, in a strict sense, entirely about convincing other humans that your interpretation is correct.
Would that include drafting a fire code for buildings? Would it include negotiating a purchase and sale agreement for a business? Would it include filing a lawsuit for unpaid wages? Would it include advising a client about the possible consequences of taking a particular tax deduction?
It's hard to see how it would, and yet all of these things are regularly done by lawyers in the course of their work.
Would it include negotiating a purchase and sale agreement for a business? Would it include filing a lawsuit for unpaid wages?
Those are, indeed, all examples of persuading human beings.
The other two are excellent points.
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